Wild olives can be environmental weeds. But that doesn’t make Adelaide’s historic, managed olive groves disposable.
The 1872 grove in King Rodney Park / Ityamai-itpina (Park 15) is threatened by the proposed MotoGP circuit.
But, we can control invasive olives and protect our living heritage.
Meet Dorothy Dunne — APA’s Membership Officer, lifelong nature lover and passionate Park Lands advocate.
From growing up beside Crown land to guerrilla planting, Trees for Life and years of activism, Dorothy has never been afraid to speak her mind. Now approaching 80, she remains as passionate as ever about protecting the Park Lands as free, peaceful public spaces for everyone.
Meet one of our essential Park Lands warriors.
The State Government is consulting on its proposed MotoGP circuit in Victoria Park / Pakapakanthi — including permanent construction and the removal of more than 400 trees.
Submissions close 11.59 pm, Sunday 20 September.
We’ve put together a simple guide on how to make a submission, what you might raise, and a template to help you get started.
Find out how to have your say.
The Adelaide Park Lands aren’t just green space – they’re a vital part of how students, workers and recreational cyclists get around our city.
Kadaltilla / Adelaide Park Lands Authority says the Park Lands provide around 59 kilometres of continuous walking and cycling paths, connecting major precincts through routes including the Adelaide Park Lands Trail and River Torrens Linear Park.
And there’s an economic benefit too. Walking and cycling in the Park Lands generates an estimated $196 million in annual economic value, through direct health, transport and environmental benefits.
As Bike Adelaide Chair David Elliott writes, safe, connected Park Lands paths are critical to cycling in Adelaide – and to keeping our city moving.
It took a Federal Court case to find out what the State Government is actually planning for John E. Brown Park.
A two-storey driving range, 108 car parks, up to 400 metres of netting, an 18-hole mini-golf course, retail facilities, new roads, water tanks and other infrastructure — all on public Park Lands.
These are significant changes, yet despite repeated questions, the community has had no meaningful opportunity to see or comment on the plans.
Why did it take a court case for South Australians to find out what is being proposed for their Park Lands?
We hope you love your Park Lands, and we hope that you will help us spread the love. The greatest challenge that we face, every day, is trying to convince the State Government to Love Your Park Lands too.
Fortunately, despite State Government planned attacks on three Park Lands sites, the Deputy Premier is now offering to talk to you about "greening our city".
The privatisation of the former Festival Plaza, within Tarntanya Wama (Park 26) is set to become even more obscene.
Greens MLC Robert Simms has accused the Labor and Liberal parties of being "in the pocket of the development class" while launching a scathing critique of Park Lands dealings between successive State Governments and billionaire property developer Lang Walker.
21 election candidates offered themselves up for public scrutiny last Wednesday evening, as the Adelaide Park Lands Association hosted a “candidates forum” at the North Adelaide Community Centre.
Lord Mayoral front-runners Jane Lomax Smith, Rex Patrick, and incumbent Sandy Verschoor were challenged on what they would do to protect and advance your Adelaide Park Lands.
Adelaide’s abundant rainfall this year has been good for one particular group: the crew behind the “Raining Poetry” project.
A team of postgraduate students has been busy stencilling some of your pathways with short poems, penned by talented, local writers. Like magic, the poetry becomes visible only when wet.
In announcing the State Government's latest proposed attack on Adelaide's heritage, Premier Peter Malinauskas claims that you (and State parliamentarians) must make a binary choice. He’s urging yes to a hospital, and NO to your heritage.
But he’s overlooked the best option: having both.
The State Government is drawing up legislation which, if passed, would allow a $3 billion new Women’s and Children’s Hospital to replace the Thebarton Police barracks and most of Kate Cocks Park in Park 27 of your Adelaide Park Lands.
Adelaide Lord Mayoral candidate Rex Patrick has stepped in to expose the bungled State Government process that now threatens dozens of mature trees in your Adelaide Park Lands.
Mr Patrick’s FOI request will reveal whether the State Government has given any consideration to the overwhelming public feedback to support Park Lands and support a brownfield site for a new Aquatic Centre.
A new face is at the helm of our biennial Adelaide Park Lands Art Prize.
Nataliya Sard is a senior financial planner, former professional dancer, and a passionate advocate for the arts. APA’s Carla Caruso chatted to Nataliya about the entries coming in now for the 2023 Adelaide Park Lands Art Prize, her background, and plenty more.
A huge field of candidates has nominated for election to the City Council, including the surprising last-minute nomination of former Lord Mayor Jane Lomax Smith.
When nominations closed on Tuesday 6 September, there were 45 candidates vying for the 12 positions on Council, to govern what happens in your Park Lands over the next four years.
The State Government has rejected community feedback, and stamped out the opportunity for a win-win, by choosing to repeat the mistakes of the past and put a new Aquatic Centre on your Open Green Public Park Lands.
Up to 61 mature trees could be saved, if the State Government retracts its Park threats and considers the people's choice: a near-city brownfield site.
What began as a fun spin on the bike eight years ago has become a weekly tradition for Keith Conlon.
The former media personality is behind Ride with Keith – a friendly Wednesday group ride, traversing the Adelaide Park Lands and beyond. Keith chatted to us about his favourite city routes, doing “official blessings” with water bottles of new parts, and more.
You're invited to hear and question candidates for next month's City Council elections.
The Adelaide Park Lands Association is inviting candidates for Lord Mayor, Area Councillor, and Central Ward to speak to you and answer your questions, about your Park Lands and other issues. Save the date: Wednesday 28 September from 6.30pm.
